Make New Words

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides a list of words to which students are instructed to add the suffix “-ful” to form new words. The words are a mix of nouns and verbs such as “pride,” “spite,” “wonder,” and “law.” Some words are not typically used with the suffix “-ful,” such as “cup” and “pot,” which may not form commonly recognized English words when the suffix is added. Students must consider the meaning of each base word and determine whether adding “-ful” makes sense within the context of English vocabulary.

The aim of this worksheet is to educate students on how adding the suffix “-ful” to a base word can create adjectives that mean “full of” the quality or quantity the base word denotes. It challenges students to recognize which words can logically take the suffix to form meaningful adjectives in English. This exercise helps to develop students’ understanding of word formation and expands their vocabulary with adjectives that describe a quantity or presence of a trait. Additionally, it subtly introduces them to the concept that not all word combinations are viable, encouraging critical thinking about language use.